Everything you need to know about the Tiffany Metro watch

Qualify and craft: the Metro model has been created with a sophisticated Tiffany woman in mind

26 October 2017 • 6:12pm

From heritage to well-thought-out design, discover everything you need to know about the Tiffany Metro watch

Since the 19th century, Tiffany & Co. has been creating outstanding timepieces using the finest Swiss watchmaking techniques combined with the brand’s design excellence. The new Metro watch exemplifies this heritage and continues Tiffany’s legacy of watchmaking perfection.

The idea behind the striking new design came from a desire to create a feminine watch to complete its existing collection of timepieces. As vice president and general manager of Tiffany Swiss Watches Nicola Andreatta explains: “We wanted to design an everyday jewellery watch that a woman could use all day and then through to the night at a cocktail party or dinner. We took inspiration from Tiffany’s heritage of watches and jewellery using pieces from the archives – in particular a bracelet with graceful, feminine lines and a case that we adapted to create the unusual asymmetrical design of the Metro watch.”

A key aspect of the Metro design is the extensive use of diamonds, which ties it back to founder Charles Lewis Tiffany’s abiding passion for the most beautiful diamonds in the world. In keeping with this passion, Tiffany has used diamonds on every piece in the collection, with three baguette and eight round-cut diamonds on the face catching and bringing the light to the watch, making the gemstones sparkle.

Did you know: the Metro is 100 per cent Swiss made

Mr Andreatta adds: “Each watch also has a unique serialised Tiffany diamond on the crown. As each diamond is different, each watch is different. Our diamond division follows each stone from mine to mount, which means every one of our Metro watches has a certificate of authenticity.” Some of the models also have round brilliant diamonds in the case making the watch shimmer even more spectacularly.

The Metro model comes in a variety of dials and cases. The strap choice includes stainless steel bracelets and leather in a range of colours including blue, pink and white. The dials each have a flinqué finishing and silver poudre minute track giving the Metro watch a classic yet elegant feel. The watch uses a mix of brushed and polished surfaces to create a beautiful finish that plays with the light.

As with each Tiffany watch, the Metro is 100 per cent Swiss made and remains true to the brand’s core values: attention to detail, top craftsmanship and a high quality end product.

Shimmer and shine: a key feature of the Metro design is the extensive use of diamonds

Mr Andreatta says: “It’s a long and demanding process to create a new watch model. It took two years from the first sketches of the Metro design to the final production.” The process begins with a brief outlining the inspiration behind the new design. Initial sketches follow and then 3D designs and renderings are produced. After these have been approved, a prototype is created and the technical and engineering input begins. Once this is finalised, the watch goes into production.

“We wanted to design a watch that stood out as something special yet was also relevant to the brand. The Metro model has been created with a sophisticated Tiffany woman in mind and we’re very happy with the result, ” Mr Andreatta concludes.

Choosing the perfect timepiece

Inspired by New York, crafted in Switzerland, Tiffany watches are unique, stylish and timelessly elegant. To find out more about the range, including the new Tiffany Metro watch, visit tiffany.co.uk